1 Va. Admin. Code § 55-20-40
In the administration of the health benefits program or any component plan or plans comprising such program, the department shall take into consideration the recommendations of the state human resource advisory council (the "council" or "advisory council"). The council is created pursuant to § 2.2-2675 of the Code of Virginia and operated in accordance therewith. Such advisory council will serve to advise the Secretary of Administration on among other things, issues and concerns of active and retired employees of the Commonwealth who are participating in the health benefits program, such as the type and amount of benefits provided by the program, the cost to employees to participate in the program and ways to effectively control claims experience. The department shall consider the findings and recommendations of the council in its decision-making process. Further, the department may request the council's guidance on other issues of concern to the department.
1 Va. Admin. Code § 55-20-40
Statutory Authority: § 2.2-2818 of the Code of Virginia.